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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,565.14, 67,038.69 and 37,958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,565.14, 67,038.69 and 37,958.16 is: 52,396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,565.14 : 67,038.69 = 37,958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,565.14/67,038.69 = 37,958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,565.14x = 67,038.69 × 37,958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,565.14x = 2,544,665,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,665,321.21/48,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,396.95

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